Excelsior Public School
Excelsior Public School is a government primary school in Castle Hill, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1150, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 561 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 73% of students have a language background other than English.
Castle Hill NSW 2154. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Excelsior Public School compares
By ICSEA, Excelsior Public School ranks 94th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 27 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 16th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Gilroy Catholic College, a Catholic secondary school 0.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Excelsior Public School scores 1150, well above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Excelsior Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Excelsior Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilroy Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Castle Hill | 0.6 km | 1096 | 54 lower | 1,307 |
| St Gabriel's School for students with special needsIndependent Combined · Castle Hill | 0.8 km | 1069 | 81 lower | 207 |
| St Michael's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Baulkham Hills | 1.0 km | 1113 | 37 lower | 696 |
| Baulkham Hills High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Baulkham Hills | 1.1 km | 1203 | 53 higher | 1,223 |
| Crestwood High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Baulkham Hills | 1.4 km | 1103 | 47 lower | 1,022 |
| Baulkham Hills North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Baulkham Hills | 1.5 km | 1130 | 20 lower | 876 |
| Castle Hill High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Castle Hill | 1.8 km | 1121 | 29 lower | 1,845 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Excelsior Public School a government school?
Yes, Excelsior Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Excelsior Public School offer?
Excelsior Public School offers K-6.
What is Excelsior Public School's ICSEA score?
Excelsior Public School has an ICSEA score of 1150, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Excelsior Public School?
Excelsior Public School has 561 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Excelsior Public School?
The nearest schools to Excelsior Public School are Gilroy Catholic College (0.6 km), Aspect Western Sydney School, Castle Hill (0.6 km), St Gabriel's School for students with special needs (0.8 km).
Where is Excelsior Public School located?
Excelsior Public School is located in Castle Hill, NSW 2154. Visit the school website at https://excelsior-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.